UGADI is a major festival celebrated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and parts of Maharashtra. It marks the beginning of the New Year as per the Hindu lunar calendar. On this auspicious day, people prepare a variety of traditional dishes and sweets to share with their family and friends. Here are some popular dishes prepared during UGADI:
Ugadi Pachadi: It is a special dish prepared on this occasion and is made with raw mango, tamarind, jaggery, neem flowers, and chilli powder. This dish symbolizes the six different emotions one can experience in life - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, tangy and spicy.
Bobbattu/Puran Poli: It is a sweet flatbread made with a filling of jaggery and coconut, or chana dal, and is served with ghee.
Holige/Obbattu: It is a sweet dish made with a filling of coconut or lentils and jaggery, stuffed inside a dough made of wheat flour or maida.
Pesarattu: It is a savory pancake made with green gram, rice, and spices. It is typically served with ginger chutney or coconut chutney.
Pulihora/Tamarind Rice: It is a tangy rice dish made with tamarind juice, rice, and spices.
Vada: It is a deep-fried snack made with urad dal and spices. It is usually served with coconut chutney or sambar.
Payasam: It is a sweet pudding made with milk, sugar, and vermicelli or rice.
These are some of the popular dishes prepared during UGADI. However, the specific dishes prepared may vary depending on the region and the family's traditions.
